US Bridges

US-68 over Over Brushy Creek

Good

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 0.165 MI S of Ky 606 · Structure no. 091B00061N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,090
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 over Over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-68 over Over Brushy Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,090 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,090 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS-68
CrossesOver Brushy Creek
Location0.165 MI S of Ky 606
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates38.38556, -84.02556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,090 (2022)
Projected traffic4,090 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-68 over Over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68 over Over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does US-68 over Over Brushy Creek carry?

About 4,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-68 over Over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US-68 over Over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.